Medical Assistant - Registered

Virginia Mason Medical Center • Seattle, WA

6d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant – Registered is responsible for assisting the medical and nursing staff by performing clerical and clinical support tasks as directed. Responsibilities include, coordinating schedules for patients and providers, and other clinical tasks that support our providers in patient care.
Additional responsibilities include patient flow, rooming and taking medical histories.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program.
• Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire.
• BLS-RQI
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude, strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communications.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Capable to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

• assisting the medical and nursing staff by performing clerical and clinical support tasks as directed
• coordinating schedules for patients and providers
• other clinical tasks that support our providers in patient care
• patient flow
• rooming
• taking medical histories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees